ISU food scientists on History Channel

The History Channel's "Modern Marvels" program Feb. 15 will feature
the work of George Washington Carver and modern day ISU food scientists Jay-lin Jane and Perminus Mungara. The program airs from 9 to 10 p.m.

Barjche 2005

Iowa State's annual modern dance concert, Barjche, will be held at Fisher Theater Feb. 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. It's been a tradition at ISU since the early 1940s. The diverse performance features the talents of more than 60 students who serve as dancers, choreographers, lighting designers, costume designers, stage managers and crew. Tickets are $6 and may be purchased at the Stephens Auditorium box office or through Ticketmaster.

Scholarships for entrepreneurs

ISU students interested in entrepreneurship programs may apply for $1,000 Pappajohn Scholarship awards.

Search begins for dean of new college

The search for the first dean of Iowa State's College of Human Sciences is under way. Two current ISU colleges (Family and Consumer Sciences and Education) will be combined into the new College of Human Sciences on July 1.

Students design storefronts

ISU students in graphic design studio classes recently presented
design proposals to businesses in the Ames Main Street Cultural
District. The 23 students re-designed new identities,
signs and storefronts to bring an updated, inviting look that would
enhance the district's revitalization efforts.

In the news

With America at war, Hollywood follows

USA Today

Military themes in TV, movies and video games reflect the current conflict in Iraq. Doug Gentile, ISU assistant professor of psychology, says games with scenarios ripped from the headlines could have a "profoundly different effect ... for a generation now growing up under the threat of terrorism and at war. It's not going to be an exercise in nostalgia."

Study: Students see video games as harmless

Washington Post

ISU psychology professor Craig Anderson is among the top scholars studying video game violence. He says a recent study at the University of Maryland confirms his sense that young video game players consider themselves immune to the mayhem depicted in today's technologically sophisticated, gory games. "Any of us who do this kind of research certainly face the wrath of the ubiquitous 14-year-old who doesn't believe there's anything harmful in anything that they do," Anderson said.

Police lineup flaws spur new approach

Chicago Tribune

A Wisconsin man imprisoned nearly two decades for a crime he didn't commit was positively identified in a police lineup, but later freed on the basis of DNA evidence. ISU Distinguished Professor Gary Wells says traditional police lineups are flawed, because they allow victims to confidently pick the wrong person. Instead, Wells advocates a "sequential" lineup, in which suspects are brought in one at a time.